Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested two suspected Boko Haram members during a counter-insurgency operation in Borno State as security forces intensify efforts to dismantle terrorist networks in the North-East.
The suspects were apprehended during an intelligence-led operation carried out by troops in the state. Military authorities said investigations are ongoing to determine the level of the suspects’ involvement with the insurgent group and gather intelligence that could support ongoing operations.
It revealed that during the operation, troops apprehended two suspected Boko Haram members identified as Sidi Shagari, 42, and Abubakar Sadiq, popularly known as “Buba,” 25, both natives of Birni in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State.
The military said the arrests form part of sustained offensives aimed at disrupting Boko Haram’s activities, targeting suspected collaborators and logistics networks, and preventing further attacks across the region.
“The operation forms part of the ongoing Operation Desert Sanity V, a theatre-wide offensive aimed at disrupting terrorist activities, dismantling insurgent networks, and enhancing security across the North-East.
“Although the general security situation across the theatre remains calm, it is still unpredictable, with troops maintaining a high level of vigilance while morale and fighting efficiency remain high,” the post read.
Security authorities reiterated their commitment to sustaining pressure on terrorist groups and urged members of the public to continue providing credible information to aid efforts at restoring lasting peace and security in the North-East.
